Bishop and Patriarch

Bishop noun - A senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ.

Patriarch and bishop are semantically related. in clergyman topic. In some cases you can use "Patriarch" instead a noun "Bishop".

Nearby Word: bishopric

Patriarch noun - The male head of family or tribe.

Bishop and patriarch are semantically related. You can use "Bishop" instead a noun "Patriarch".

Nearby Words: patriarchal, patriarchy, patriarchate